Oslo Opera House
In the magazine, Masonry Design, I learned from the article "Oslo Opera House" that Snøhetta's concept for the look and function of the facility was chosen from a competition where more than 350 entries were placed. I also learned that "The Carpet" stone was Italian marble that was chosen because it remains in pristine condition even after being wet. A third thing that I learned about the building, was that it is anchored to bedrock and that the stone that interacts with the water is a Norwegian granite called "Ice Green."
Source:
"Oslo Opera House." Masonry Design n.d.: n. pag. Web.
